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2. I didn't fully grasp that until I was older

Sat Aug 15, 2015, 09:37 AM

Aug 2015

Now I fully understand that. Even when I see a patrol car just driving around I get an uneasy feeling even though I'm doing nothing wrong.

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Policophobia: A Fear of Police [View all] damnedifIknow Aug 2015 OP

I didn't fully grasp that until I was older damnedifIknow Aug 2015 #2

Because in many cases the police induce thanatophobia. hobbit709 Aug 2015 #3

what an interesting attempt to pathologize a perfectly reasonable response TheSarcastinator Aug 2015 #4